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Our top choices for Goleta family-friendly hotels

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building.
A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
An outdoor patio area with tiled flooring, multiple tables and chairs, and umbrellas providing shade.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Best Western Plus South Coast" and a covered parking area.

1. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Fairview
  • Family paradise with outdoor pool—heated pool and hot tub create kid-friendly fun near the beach.
₩257,539
₩294,098 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
A beach with a pier extending into the water, a path leading to a bench, and a palm tree in the foreground.
A modern building with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a palm tree.
A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flag, and a sign indicating a pet-friendly policy.
A hotel lobby with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a large window, a dining area, and a potted plant.

2. Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Old Town
  • Fun-filled family escape awaits with a sparkling outdoor pool, complimentary breakfast, and beach access just minutes away.
₩229,556
₩262,141 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
A patio with wicker chairs, a fire pit, and a dining area with tables and chairs.
A restaurant with multiple seating areas, including round tables and booths, with hanging pendant lights and a large window overlooking the outdoor area.
Lobby
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a sink, and hanging pendant lights.

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Old Town
₩340,034
₩388,963 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Terrace/patio
Lobby
A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, bar stools, and a coffee station.
Lobby

4. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Old Town
  • Splashing fun near UCSB with poolside cabanas and family-friendly amenities just steps from South Coast Railroad Museum.
₩268,786
₩306,940 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and potted plants.
A spacious living room with a large dark wood dining table, comfortable seating, a television, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large chandelier.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT," surrounded by landscaped greenery and palm trees.

5. Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Ellwood
  • Family-friendly hotel with outdoor pool, mini golf, and beach access creates ideal setting for memory-filled getaways.
₩326,803
₩373,350 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
A wooden chair with rope backrest, a round table with a tray, and a striped cushion.
An indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a patterned floor, and hanging plants.
Pool
Lobby

6. The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fairview
  • Family-friendly coastal escape with a spacious outdoor pool, cozy firepit gatherings, and lush garden areas for relaxation and play.
₩253,875
₩290,925 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of palm trees, and a door.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a table with two chairs.
A bathroom with a bathtub, a sink, and a mirror.
A vending machine with various beverage options and a refrigerated display case with snacks.

7. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Fairview
  • Family escape near UC Santa Barbara offers poolside fun for kids and convenient exploring.
₩132,296
₩154,786 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
A family walking on a paved area with a staircase and a red door in the background.
A balcony with a view of the ocean at sunset, featuring a table with a candle, a chair, and a potted plant.
A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a white facade.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the sea, and wicker hanging lights.

8. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Ellwood
  • Coastal fun for families awaits at this luxury retreat with three pools, tennis courts, and a private beach for memories to last.
₩943,363
₩1,193,229 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
An outdoor patio area with stone walls, a fire pit, and seating arrangements.
A cozy living room with a round coffee table, wooden chairs, a sofa with patterned cushions, and potted plants.
A modern dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, a television, and a plant.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

9. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
₩223,801
₩264,013 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
A gated entrance with an arch covered in greenery, a tiled pathway, and a building with a balcony.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of greenery.
A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, patterned chairs, and artwork on the walls.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, multiple seating options, and a large window with curtains.

10. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
₩228,895
₩261,386 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Goleta

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Goleta

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flag, and a sign indicating a pet-friendly policy.
A modern building with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a palm tree.
A beach with a pier extending into the water, a path leading to a bench, and a palm tree in the foreground.
A hotel lobby with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a large window, a dining area, and a potted plant.

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Old Town
₩229,556
₩262,141 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Lobby
An indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a patterned floor, and hanging plants.
Pool
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and arched windows with decorative curtains.

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fairview
₩253,875
₩290,925 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building.
A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
An outdoor patio area with tiled flooring, multiple tables and chairs, and umbrellas providing shade.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Fairview
₩257,539
₩294,098 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Terrace/patio
Lobby
A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, bar stools, and a coffee station.
Lobby

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Old Town
₩268,786
₩306,940 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and potted plants.
A spacious living room with a large dark wood dining table, comfortable seating, a television, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large chandelier.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT," surrounded by landscaped greenery and palm trees.

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Ellwood
₩326,803
₩373,350 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
A patio with wicker chairs, a fire pit, and a dining area with tables and chairs.
A restaurant with multiple seating areas, including round tables and booths, with hanging pendant lights and a large window overlooking the outdoor area.
Lobby
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a sink, and hanging pendant lights.

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Old Town
₩340,034
₩388,963 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
A resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and ocean views.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the sea, and wicker hanging lights.
A coastal property with a pathway leading to a white building with a bell tower, surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking the sea.
A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a white facade.

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Ellwood
₩943,363
₩1,193,229 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Goleta

Lobby
An indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a patterned floor, and hanging plants.
Pool
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and arched windows with decorative curtains.

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fairview
₩253,875
₩290,925 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of palm trees, and a door.
A vending machine with various beverage options and a refrigerated display case with snacks.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and palm trees.
A hotel entrance with a glass door, a welcome sign, and a number 6 sign.

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Fairview
₩132,296
₩154,786 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flag, and a sign indicating a pet-friendly policy.
A modern building with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a palm tree.
A beach with a pier extending into the water, a path leading to a bench, and a palm tree in the foreground.
A hotel lobby with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a large window, a dining area, and a potted plant.

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Old Town
₩229,556
₩262,141 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building.
A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
An outdoor patio area with tiled flooring, multiple tables and chairs, and umbrellas providing shade.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Fairview
₩257,539
₩294,098 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Terrace/patio
Lobby
A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, bar stools, and a coffee station.
Lobby

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Old Town
₩268,786
₩306,940 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and potted plants.
A spacious living room with a large dark wood dining table, comfortable seating, a television, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large chandelier.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT," surrounded by landscaped greenery and palm trees.

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Ellwood
₩326,803
₩373,350 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
A patio with wicker chairs, a fire pit, and a dining area with tables and chairs.
A restaurant with multiple seating areas, including round tables and booths, with hanging pendant lights and a large window overlooking the outdoor area.
Lobby
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a sink, and hanging pendant lights.

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Old Town
₩340,034
₩388,963 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
A resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and ocean views.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the sea, and wicker hanging lights.
A coastal property with a pathway leading to a white building with a bell tower, surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking the sea.
A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a white facade.

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Ellwood
₩943,363
₩1,193,229 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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Top Goleta Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Good location"
Christopher 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Sideways Inn

Sideways Inn

10/10 Excellent
"I love this hotel. I visit a few times through the year with my significant other. It’s a great off the freeway location without all the highway noise. We travel with our dog and enjoy crossing over to the flying flags to take frequent walks. This last visit, the bar was hosting the World Cup which was fun, and had lots of great energy. Love the donuts available in the morning."
Lauren 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Sideways Inn
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing property and resort; true 5 star experience even through a rainy weekend"
Cameron 3-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent
"Loved the restaurant and outdoor patio! Fantastic and friendly wait staff. I hosted a surprise birthday party for my husband and the staff could not have been more helpful!"
Mary Beth 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Frequently asked questions

What's Goleta like for family-friendly vacations?
The destination of Goleta is a good option if you've been considering a getaway with the kids. The beaches, basketball games, and cafes are just some of the things that make this an attractive family vacation spot. Take to the air and fly into Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is the closest airport, or Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is located 18.4 mi (29.7 km) from the city center.
What's the best accommodation when traveling with kids to Goleta?
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is a hotel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other options for your family trip include The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara and Best Western Plus South Coast Inn.
How many family-friendly hotels will I be able to find in Goleta?
Expedia has 5 family-friendly hotels and other accommodations in Goleta.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Goleta?
The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 56°F. Average annual precipitation for Goleta is 15 inches.
What's there to see and do with your family in Goleta?
While you are visiting Goleta, you might want to round up the kiddos and make time to see interesting attractions such as UC SB Events Center, Camino Real Marketplace, and Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens and Rancho La Patera and Stow House.
What's the best way for us to get around Goleta?
To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Goleta Station or UC Santa Barbara Station. Goleta might not have many public transit choices so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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